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CalmSpace...just take a nap...

"Haworth joins designer Marie-Virginie Berbet to present CalmSpace,
a stand alone, “plug & play” power nap capsule for the office, at
Orgatec 2012. Individuals searching for rest enter through an acoustic
curtain and lay down on a fabric-upholstered mattress. The user is able
to select a power nap period – from 10 to 20 minutes – that includes
preset sound and light cycles, which helps the individual fall asleep
and wake up smoothly.

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CalmSpace allows individuals to refresh, relax, and
reenergize to be ready for productive activity. In times of high-speed
work and a demanding economy, many companies offer their employees
collaborative relaxation areas like lounges and cafeterias, but few are
exploring the benefits of calm, individual relaxation. With an unusual
background in neuropharmacology, Marie-Virginie Berbet used her
scientific knowledge in her CalmSpace design. The
short- and long-term benefits of mid-day naps include improved cognitive
abilities (e.g., alertness, memory, learning, and creativity), improved
mood, stress prevention, better nightly sleep, and can even lower the
likelihood of heart disease.

In 2011, Haworth tested a prototype of the CalmSpace concept at the call centre of France Telecom Orange in Lyon. Now, Haworth is extending CalmSpace’s innovative approach to lifestyle at work to all companies. CalmSpace is a helpful retreat area for people who do intense work, have demanding schedules or are subject to jet lag.

Developed by Haworth in cooperation with Zyken, who provided scientifically-validated light and sound technologies, CalmSpace is made of dark grey-blue coloured composite material. Acoustic foam is used between the internal and external skin.